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VJ Day 70

Kirsty Young

Dan Snow

James Naughtie

Claire Popplewell

Rosheen Archer

VJ Day 70: St Martin-in-the-Fields

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15/08/2015

St Martin-in-the-Fields

BBC One - VJ Day 70, St Martin-in-the-Fields

Kirsty Young introduces a day of live programming to mark 70 years since VJ Day.

Kirsty Young introduces a day of live programming to mark 70 years since VJ Day, beginning with a Service of Remembrance from St Martin-in-the-Fields.

70 years ago today the conflict in the Far East ended, finally bringing the Second World War to its conclusion. Kirsty Young introduces a day of live programming to mark this historic anniversary. 

Commemorations begin with a Service of Remembrance from St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, attended by Her Majesty the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and other senior members of the royal family. 

Commentary will be provided by James Naughtie, with Dan Snow meeting veterans and their families.

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Programmes to mark the seventieth anniversary of VJ Day.

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